Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $31,420 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.11
10th percentile $23,920
90th percentile $38,830
Employed locally 330
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,920
    25th
    $27,960
    50th (median)
    $31,420
    75th
    $34,850
    90th
    $38,830

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 47% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $36,620
    Midland, TX $36,100
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $35,630
    Sherman-Denison, TX $34,540
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $33,590
    San Angelo, TX $32,450

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$24,550
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,020
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,880
    Food Preparation Workers$26,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,130
    Bartenders$23,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Amarillo, TX is $15.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.89 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Amarillo, TX is 13.8% below the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $23,920 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,960.